CMU Women Upset by Evangel

SPRINGFIELD, MO -- Central Methodist University was upset at Evangel University 63-57 in women's basketball action in the Ashcroft Center. The loss was the first for the Eagles this season and snapped an eight-game winning streak as both teams opened Heart of America Athletic Conference play on Thursday.

The Crusaders' (2-4, 1-0 HAAC) Sierra McSpadden led all scorers with 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting and was 5-of-6 from behind the arc. Emily Akins added 13 points.